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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
River Channels
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
I fished a kayak bass tournament with the Wisconsin kayak fishing club on the 24th. The water on the main lake was cold at 44 degrees. Never found the fish except for one pike in about 8 fow. People in boats reported good action in shallow before the cold front.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Blade Baits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Bluegill
We had our WKFC Tournament on the Madison Chain April 24, 2021. 23 out of 40 anglers did not post a catch, including me. The water was sub 50 degrees where I fished most of the day. The water was clear down to 8". I tried bladed baits, cranks and a variety of finesse styles. Nada, zippo, nothing! The warm weather this week should change things!
Cole Wilkinson
Bronze Ambassador
4/28/23
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
52°
Fishing was slow. There was alot of junk in the water had to clean off lure before every cast. Had a few other bits but no dice.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Docks
Prefished the lake for a kayak tourney. Found the warmest water, and found the bass tucked under docks. Skipping a Berkley Maxscent General was the only thing that was working.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Docks
Very windy day forced me into the marina to get out of the 2-3 foot waves. Fishing was slow but managed to find a pair of bass on the end of docks. One was a nice 4.64 lb Largemouth.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
70°
I caught this throwing in rock piles right along the bank. The bass seemed to be in the shading waiting to ambush whatever came their way.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
67°
It was the end of the evening, and I was headed back to the ramp. I saw a spot the looked fishy. I threw the Strike King Rage Bug in the pocket and wham! This 15" class smallie hit it.
